Friday December 22, 1950: on this day

About December 22nd, 1950, in brief:

  • Historical events: Two self-propelled trains of Long Island, New York, railroad collide, killing 77.
  • Day of the week: December 22nd, 1950 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vanessa Paradis, Ralph Fiennes
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Spike Jones & His City Slickers
  • Popular movie: Born Yesterday directed by George Cukor

More about December 22nd, 1950? See below for more news and curiosities on December 22nd, 1950.

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What day of the week was December 22, 1950?


December 22, 1950 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 1950 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1950 can also be written as 12/22/1950 in the US and as 22/12/1950 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1950 in December 1950 calendar

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December 22, 1950: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1950:

  • Two self-propelled trains of long island, new york, railroad collide, killing 77.

December 22, 1950: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 22, 1950: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 22, 1950: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1950 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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December 22, 1950: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 1950 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 1950 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 22, 1950 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 02:50 pm and setting at 06:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 24, 1950 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1950.

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Who was born on December 22, 1950?


Famous people born on December 22, 1950:

  • Robert Schmidt

    American scholar and astrologer.

  • Manfred Moore

    American football player and rugby league player (d. 2020).

  • Jeffrey Katzenberg

    Producer.

  • Maria de las Nieves

    Tv actress.

  • Masatoshi Matsunaga
  • Bill Newton
  • Flavino Ríos Alvarado
  • Massamba Kilasu
  • Norm Gratton
  • Roberto Gremmo
  • Diego Malisan
  • Daniel Sánchez Llibre
  • María Antonieta de las Nieves (La Chilindrina)
  • Rossy Mendoza
  • María Antonieta de las Nieves

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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How old is someone born on December 22, 1950?


Someone born on December 22, 1950 is:

73 years 5 months old,

or 881 months and 14 days old,

or 3832 weeks and 5 days old,

or 26829 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1950?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1950?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 22, 1950.

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December 22, 1950: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 1950:

  • Frederick Freake

    English polo player (d. 1950).

  • Julius Weismann

    Composer dies at age 70.

  • Walter Johannes Damrosch

    Composer dies at 88.

  • Walter Damrosch
  • Bernhoff Hansen

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

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December 22, 1950: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1950:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1950: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 1950 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 22, 1950: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1950 was Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Spike Jones & His City Slickers, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 22, 1950: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1950 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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December 22, 1950: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 1950 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Born Yesterday

Release year: 1950

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Judy Holliday, William Holden, Broderick Crawford, Howard St. John

Country: United States of America

Short Grass

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: Rod Cameron, Cathy Downs, Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Walburn

The Man Who Cheated Himself

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Felix E. Feist

Starring: Lee J. Cobb, Jane Wyatt, John Dall, Lisa Howard

Dallas

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Gary Cooper, Ruth Roman, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey

Pagan Love Song

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Robert Alton

Starring: Esther Williams, Howard Keel, Minna Gombell, Charles Mauu

December 22, 1950: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 1950 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Little Women

Release year: 1950

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

You Bet Your Life

Release year: 1950

Starring: Groucho Marx, George Fenneman

Country: United States of America

Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

Release year: 1950

Starring: Frankie Thomas, Al Markim, Jan Merlin, Jack Grimes

Country: United States of America

You Asked for It

You Asked for It

Release year: 1950

Starring: Art Baker

Country: United States of America

Let's Live

Let's Live

Release year: 1950

December 22, 1950: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 1950 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard

Dianetics

By:

You may have felt that something was holding you back, preventing you from being the person you want to become, or ruining your plans.

Drawn From Memory by John T. McCutcheon

Drawn From Memory

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

The Little World Of Don Camillo by Giovanni Guareschi

The Little World Of Don Camillo

By:

Hear is a joyful book that's inspired by a vibrant faith in men of goodness and God's infinite patience for his creatures. Text is clear, bright, and free of marks.

Joy Street by Frances Parkinson Keyes

Joy Street

By:

A young girl from Beacon Hill is raised in a Brahmin family and falls in love with someone of a different background.

The Cardinal by Henry Morton Robinson

The Cardinal

By:

The Cardinal became a bestseller immediately after its publication. It was a selection from the Literary Guild and was published in over a dozen languages. The book has been sold more than two million times.

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Who was the US President on December 22, 1950?

On December 22, 1950 the US President was Harry S. Truman (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1950?

On December 22, 1950 the UK Prime Minister was Clement Attlee (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1950?

On December 22, 1950 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

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What happened in 1950?

1950 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Happy as Larry opens at Coronet Theater NYC for 3 performances
  • Happy as Larry closes at Coronet Theater NYC after 3 performances
  • As the Girls Go closes at Winter Garden Theater NYC after 420 performances

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What was the calendar for December 1950?

December 1950 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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